APPLICATION: MARKETING ASSOCIATE

COLORFUL. COMMUNITY. COLLABORATION.

If you enjoy generating excitement for events, shopping, dining and tourism, this position may be for you! We are seeking an enthusiastic Marketing Associate to grow relationships and effectively promote downtown Riverhead’s strengths and offerings to fuel connection and growth.

Our dream-come-true Marketing Associate will engage with the downtown business community and strategize collaborative curation to maximize public reach and engagement. This team member reports to the Executive Director of the Riverhead Business Improvement District [BID] but is highly dependable on a third-party culture of exploration and innovation. Superb human communication skills and a proactive approach are imperative for success in this role.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong design, writing and communication skills

  • Experience in web, eblast and social media management

  • Outgoing, energetic, positive and highly adaptable to new surroundings

  • Organized self-starter with an entrepreneurial approach; hyper detail-oriented and stellar project management skills

  • DEDICATED and DEPENDABLE

DUTIES

  • Assist in the development of content for social media and email marketing campaigns (write/edit copy, capture photo/video, interviews, graphics etc)

  • Monitor social channels

  • Update website, digital channels, calendar and media listings 

  • Prepare and distribute press, print and promotional material

  • Attend and assist with events, as needed

  • Collaborate with the executive director on creative marketing and outreach initiatives 

  • Deliver monthly analytic and engagement reports  

REQUIREMENTS 

  • Portfolio of projects and/or resume listing experience that reflects the skills necessary for this position (2+ years of proven experience in a similar role is preferred)

  • Knowledge of Gsuite, Excel/Sheets, Zoom, Canva, Creator Studio, social media; bonus points for Adobe, CRM, Grammarly, e-commerce, project management program(s)

  • Devices with current technology ie. smartphone, camera, computer; proficient in learning new programs and processes

  • Dependable cellular and WiFi service for remote work

  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while overseeing and participating in functions and events; ability to reach, bend, lift as necessary with or without accommodation; ability to lift/carry to help move equipment and supplies to set up events

  • Valid drivers license 

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

  • Part-time, hybrid, year-round; approx 15-30 hours per week*

    $25/hour based on experience, paid semi-monthly
    + stipend for content collection (ie. food/beverage/events/incidentals)

    This part-time position offers a hybrid remote/in-person incentive for a high-performance individual, with respect for deadlines and deliverables. A complete in-office option is available if preferred. 

    Increased seasonal demand May-October; candidate is expected to visit multiple sites, increase content collection, attend events and assist the executive director, as needed (all in-person work takes place in Riverhead). 

    *Opportunity to increase hours by assisting the director with additional tasks.

    IN-PERSON, RIVERHEAD

    • Team meeting 1-2x  per week (May-October), and on an as-needed basis

    • Capture content at multiple sites across downtown Riverhead; make your own schedule but must be aware and take advantage of impromptu creative opportunities and community happenings (occasional evenings, weekends and holidays)

    • Attend pre-scheduled events*

    *MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR HANDS-ON EVENT ASSISTANCE AND CONTENT COLLECTION

    • 2PM-10PM: 7/5 (rain date 7/19), 8/3 (rain date 8/4), 8/9 (rain date 8/23)

    • 12PM-8PM: 10/19 (rain date 10/26), 12/14 (rain date 12/21)

    REMOTE

    • Flexibility to create, edit and manage digital assets on your schedule; MUST be mindful of deadlines and meetings 

    • Track hours, tasks and work flow 

    • Web meetings, email and phone correspondence, as needed (increases November-April in lieu of in-person attendance)